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  3. A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: July

A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: July

February 28, 2014
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Sometimes it's okay to take things slow. This year, let your slow-cooker do the work with 365 days of foolproof recipes.
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Gumbo Gravy over Stone-ground Grits

Credit: Photo: Melina Hammer; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Heavenly, slow-cooked grits form the base of this spectacular Cajun spin-off. With a light, tomato-based gravy, you can indulge in andouille sausage.
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Brazilian Feijoada

Credit: Photo: Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver

Feijoada (pronounced fay-ZWAH-da) is a delicious stew of pork and black beans that's traditionally served over rice with fresh orange slices. In Brazil, this dish is often served on special occasions, but preparing it in a slow cooker makes it possible to serve this rich dish on the busiest weeknights.


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Slow-Cooker Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Apples

Credit: Photo: Ryan Benyi: Styling: A.J. Battifarano
Simmer bratwurst in the slow cooker along with sauerkraut, apple, mustard and  brown sugar to add rich, deep flavor to the sausages.  Serve on buns for a hearty main dish. 
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Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Pursell
Amp up your Fourth of July picnic by serving this simple-to-fix pork recipe with buns and slaw. Or, use it to fill a quesadilla, or spoon over hot cooked cheese grits or toasted cornbread.
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Peppered Corn on the Cob

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
Corn-on-the-cob is delicious on its own, but wrapping it in bacon doesn't hurt. Bacon imparts a smoky flavor that makes this barbecue side dish like no other.
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Baby Back Ribs

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Prebaking these ribs gives them a rich browned exterior. The subsequent long, slow stint in the slow cooker produces fall-off-the-bone, fork-tender ribs.
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Mixed Berry Cobbler

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen
Frozen berries mean this dish can be made year-round, but you can also make use of the summer's best berries to make this incredible dessert. A healthy granola topping makes this dish a bit lighter than the traditional flour-and-butter crumble.
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Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Credit: Photo: Melina Hammer; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast is the perfect dinner solution for your busy schedule. Just toss in the 4 ingredients and let your slow cooker do all the work.
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Salsa Cheesecake

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It's a cheesecake, but it's not dessert. Served with baked tortilla chips, this festive appetizer will be a hit at your next party.
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Asian-Ginger Wings

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell 
Chicken wings take on an Asian flair with the addition of teriyaki sauce, honey, ginger and lime. Sesame seeds, sliced green onions and red chiles add color and flavor. Bet you can't eat just one!
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Easy Jambalaya

Credit: Photo: Rob Culpepper; Styling: Paden Reich
Make this easy jambalaya once, and you may end up making it every week! This slow-cooker dish couldn't be simpler, and it tastes phenomenal.
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Beer-and-Cheddar Fondue

Beer, cheddar, pork sausage and green chiles -- this is truly a guy's favorite dish. Stir occasionally when serving to keep blended, and serve with cubed French bread and sliced pears.
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Spicy Black-Eyed Peas

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Freeze your summer bounty of black-eyed peas for fresh flavor in the fall. Reduce the amount of hot sauce and finely chopped jalapeño pepper to mellow out the spicy flavor, if you desire.
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5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham    
This 5-ingredient recipe is so easy, you'll want to keep making it all summer long. Eat the pork as a main course, or use it to fill sandwiches, top nachos, or add to your favorite macaroni and cheese.
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Moroccan Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce

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Seasoned meatballs simmer in an aromatic tomato sauce for a Mediterranean-style dinner. You can shape the meatballs in advance and store them in the freezer to save time. The rest of the recipe is best prepared and cooked the same day.
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Sesame-Ginger Chicken

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Serve over steamed rice to savor every bit of the sweet Asian glaze. This classic dish is a slow-cooker must-have on your weeknight meal planner.
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Pulled Pork Nachos

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham    
This recipe makes use of the 5-ingredient pulled pork from earlier in the month. The toppings are interchangeable, so you can gussy up these nachos any way you like.
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French Dip au Jus

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The roast in these sandwiches is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the brown sugar added to the broth pumps up the flavor! For party-size sandwiches, substitute smaller rolls.
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Sausage and Eggplant Stew

Credit: Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps
You'll want to bring out your slow cooker for this hearty dish. Offer a salad and crusty bread on the side, or serve Sausage and Eggplant Stew over cooked rigatoni.
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Chunky Peach-Ginger Chutney

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Summer delivers the most wonderful, juicy peaches, so don't let them go to waste! If you use frozen peaches, there's no need to thaw them first. This chutney thickens as it stands, as well as when it chills. Serve the chutney warm or chilled with grilled or roasted pork, chicken, or lamb.
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Pulled-Pork Tacos

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These pulled pork tacos have a secret ingredient -- unsweetened cocoa powder! It lends an amazing flavor to the meat, reminiscent of Mexican mole sauce. Serve with a squeeze of lime and a cold beer, if desired.
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Baked Four-Cheese Spaghetti with Italian Sausage

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell 
This fabulous slow-cooker spaghetti features Italian sausage and a four-cheese mixture of Cheddar, Mozzarella, Fontina, and Parmesan. There's something for the whole family to love.
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Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell 
Buffalo Chicken-Cheese dip makes a great appetizer for picnics and gamedays. Just serve with celery sticks and tortilla chips, then watch it quickly disappear.
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Slow-Cooker BBQ Turkey Meatballs

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These easy slow-cooker turkey meatballs are the perfect choice for busy weeknights.  Serve over mashed potatoes with a side of corn.
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Chilaquiles

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Before there were nachos, there were chilaquiles. Tomatoes and spices simmer with any kind of meat to make the ideal topping for tortilla chips. Here, chipotle, chicken, and cilantro meld in this filling Mexican favorite.
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Pork Noodle Bowls

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham 
This recipe makes use of the 5-ingredient pulled pork from earlier in the month. Thin rice noodles, veggies, ginger and lime lend incredible, fresh flavor to this Asian-inspired noodle bowl.
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Brandied Plum-Vanilla Bread Pudding

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Brandy-spiked dried plums bejewel this delicious vanilla-infused bread pudding, putting a decadent spin on comfort food.
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Cincinnati Chili

Credit: Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Susan Vajaranant
Cincinatti chili is typically served as a sauce for spaghetti or hot dogs. The spices are what make this dish fantastic, so be sure to use the freshest available.
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Thai Red Curry Beef

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Jalapeño seeds add a slight kick to this Thai beef dish. If you want to decrease the heat, seed the jalapeño before mincing.
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Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Potatoes

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

All you need is 20 minutes to get this dish in the slow cooker, then you have a hearty chicken and veggie supper waiting for you when you get home.


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Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

This recipe is great for all those gorgeous bell peppers you see around this time of year but have no idea what to do with. It’s also an easy lunch that everyone will enjoy.


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1 of 31 Gumbo Gravy over Stone-ground Grits
2 of 31 Brazilian Feijoada
3 of 31 Slow-Cooker Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Apples
4 of 31 Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork
5 of 31 Peppered Corn on the Cob
6 of 31 Baby Back Ribs
7 of 31 Mixed Berry Cobbler
8 of 31 Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
9 of 31 Salsa Cheesecake
10 of 31 Asian-Ginger Wings
11 of 31 Easy Jambalaya
12 of 31 Beer-and-Cheddar Fondue
13 of 31 Spicy Black-Eyed Peas
14 of 31 5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork
15 of 31 Moroccan Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce
16 of 31 Sesame-Ginger Chicken
17 of 31 Pulled Pork Nachos
18 of 31 French Dip au Jus
19 of 31 Sausage and Eggplant Stew
20 of 31 Chunky Peach-Ginger Chutney
21 of 31 Pulled-Pork Tacos
22 of 31 Baked Four-Cheese Spaghetti with Italian Sausage
23 of 31 Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip
24 of 31 Slow-Cooker BBQ Turkey Meatballs
25 of 31 Chilaquiles
26 of 31 Pork Noodle Bowls
27 of 31 Brandied Plum-Vanilla Bread Pudding
28 of 31 Cincinnati Chili
29 of 31 Thai Red Curry Beef